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Colorado

Denver Public Schools

election 2019

Colorado
2 days ago

We asked the 2019 Denver school board candidates nine questions. Here’s what they said.

Voters should expect ballots in the mail next week. The election is Nov. 5.

missing the mark

Colorado
2 days ago

For the second year in a row, fewer Denver schools earn top ratings

One thing that makes Denver’s rating system unique is an “academic gaps indicator" that looks at equity across student groups.

on the clock

Colorado
October 3, 2019

Lincoln High faces a state mandate to improve. The principal has a plan to uplift his alma mater.

“I want to make sure families in this community understand we have high expectations."

election 2019

Colorado
October 2, 2019

Denver school board race: See how much money outside groups, candidates have spent

The election is Nov. 5.

transportation

Colorado
Updated October 2, 2019

Some Denver school bus drivers may not show up for work Wednesday in response to incident

“We are doing everything we can to avoid cancellations, and we expect there may be some delays," says a letter from the district to parents.

On track

Colorado
October 1, 2019

$10 million grant aims to help Denver high schools better serve black and Latino students

The grant will help Denver high schools ensure more students meet rigorous new graduation requirements, district leaders said.

moving forward

Colorado
October 1, 2019

No criminal charges in Denver school bus fight as the district continues its review

Whether the district will undertake any policy changes in response to the Sept. 18 Denver school bus fight remains to be seen.

proof positive

Colorado
September 27, 2019

As Colorado invests more in preschool, a gold-standard study shows benefits of full-day classes

A new study show literacy gains and other benefits for full-day preschoolers — timely findings given the surge of preschool investment in Colorado.

election 2019

Colorado
September 26, 2019

Through a new political arm, Padres & Jóvenes Unidos endorses Denver school board candidates

It endorsed two of the same candidates as the Denver Classroom Teachers Association.

bus incident

Colorado
September 24, 2019

Altercation between Denver parent, bus driver emblematic of bigger issues, activists say

Community activists are pointing to the Denver school bus fight as another example of racial bias in Denver Public Schools.

We're listening

Colorado
September 23, 2019

Here’s what Denver parents told us they want to know about school choice

Denver parents have lots of questions about the district's school choice system — with a key underlying theme: Is it fair?

Data dive

Colorado
September 23, 2019

Which Denver schools have the most experienced teachers? A new report slices the data

Denver has a low percentage of experienced teachers compared with other metro area districts.

labor relations

Colorado
September 20, 2019

Sign language interpreters, career and tech educators to join Denver teachers union

The groups won’t follow the same salary schedule as the teachers. But they, too, will get raises this year.

election 2019

Colorado
September 17, 2019

Denver school board race: With seven weeks to go, see who’s raised and spent the most money

The election is Nov. 5.

election 2019

Colorado
September 11, 2019

Late entrant into Denver school board race motivated by her experience as an English learner

The election is Nov. 5.
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